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1. What kind of deformity was Michael K born with which repulses his mother when she looks at him?

Michael K was born with a hare lip deformity, which repulses his mother each time she looks at him.

2. What did Michael K's deformity cause him trouble with when he was just a baby?

When Michael K was a baby he was unable to breast feed and bottle feed because of his hare lip deformity.

3. What happened because Michael K was judged to be not smart enough for regular school?

Michael K was sent to a special state institution because he was judged to not be smart enough for regular school.

4. What kind of job did K get when he left school at the age of 15 in the book?

When K left school he went to work as a gardener for the parks and garden department at Cape Town.

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