Question

Because Stradivarius instruments are very rare, they are very valuable. There are fewer than 700 Stradivarius violins in existence. In 2006 a Stradivarius violin made in 1707 sold at auction for 3.5 million dollars. This violin is called the "Christian Hammer," after a collector who once owned it. These instruments are ________.
Atreasured Bdisputed
Cexported Dignored

Answer 1

A treasured — the passage emphasizes rarity, high value, and celebrated ownership, so the instruments are treasured.