Question

in paragraph 1 of the passage, what is the meaning of the word luster?
worth
shine
strength
covering
reading passage
elephants and ivory
1 creamy in color and perfect for carving, ivory has long been sought after for art, for practical uses, and simply for its beauty. once considered as valuable as gold, ivory has several properties that have created and sustained its worth. it does not easily break, it is generally unaffected by water, it polishes to a beautiful luster, and it is extremely durable. these were considerable virtues in the days before plastics. since then, ivorys beauty and precious qualities have continued to make it intensely desirable. unfortunately, the beauty of ivory comes at a terrible cost.
sources of ivory
2 although ivory comes from walruses, narwhals, and a few other animals, when

Explanation:

The word "luster" commonly means a soft sheen or glow, which is closest to "shine" among the given options.

Answer:

B. shine