A Million Metal Mosquitoes

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What is a maquiladora?

A maquiladora is a factory for making fabric.

What bothers Roberta while she lies on the beach?

Buzzing and humming in her head bother Roberta.

What is the author comparing the sound of “a million metal mosquitoes” to?

The author compares the sound of sewing machines to the sound of metal mosquitoes.

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