D. The race is won... 1) by the person who catches cheese or is first to reach the bottom of the hill 2) by several people who catch the cheese 3) by person who catches and eats the cheese

The text says: "The person who catches the cheese or reaches the bottom of the hill first wins a prize". Therefore, the race is won by the person who catches the cheese or is first to reach the bottom of the hill. Ответ: 1) by the person who catches cheese or is first to reach the bottom of the hill Excellent progress!