Read the following extracts and answer the questions that follow:

"… a delighted Paris awarded the palm to Quinquart without a dissenting voice …" Why did Paris award the 'palm' to Quinquart?

Paris awarded the palm to Quinquart because he proved himself as the greatest actor by duping the one who duped the audience- Robichon. His performance emerged as a very dramatic act, caught attention and appraisal from everyone, and he succeeded in alluring Paris.