Question

i spun in a slow circle, surrounded by dazzling pieces of glass art. \i think... im in a kaleidoscope.\ dad laughed and held up a glass dolphin. \i meant what do you think of this? would carmen like it?\ the dolphin was beautiful, the color of the sea, but it wasnt exactly right. i shook my head. \we need to choose something,\ dad said. wed already been to every other store downtown, searching for a send - off gift for my sister. she was leaving for art school next week. gwens glass gallery was our last chance. the shop must have just opened; it hadnt been here the last time i was downtown. it was small but filled with light and color. my eyes roamed over the glass animals, the hanging wind chimes, and the graceful vases. nothing seemed exactly right for carmen. why has gabriella most likely been to so many stores? she has bought several going - away gifts for her sister. she is having trouble finding the perfect gift for her sister. she wants to check out all of the new shops that have recently opened. she loves shopping for gifts for people.

Explanation:

The text mentions they've been to every other store downtown searching for a send - off gift for Gabriella's sister who is leaving for art school next week, and nothing seems exactly right. This indicates she is having trouble finding the perfect gift.

Answer:

She is having trouble finding the perfect gift for her sister.