If the boss asks Lennie questions, he should try his best to answer truthfully and respectfully. Lennie may struggle with communication, so it's important for him to listen carefully and ask for clarification if needed. It's also helpful for Lennie to have George or another trusted friend nearby for support.
The boss suspects that George is taking advantage of Lennie by making decisions for him and speaking on his behalf. He questions the nature of their relationship and whether George is exploiting Lennie in some way.
The boss in "Of Mice and Men" is generally impatient and frustrated by Lennie's mental slowness. He sees Lennie as a hindrance to George and suspects that Lennie might be taking advantage of George. The boss ultimately questions the legitimacy of George and Lennie's relationship.
The boss was suspicious because he thought George was trying to cover up for Lennie's lack of intelligence or understanding. He may have also questioned George's control over Lennie and their relationship dynamic.
Goerge answers all the questions directed towards Lennie because Lennie is mentally challenged and for Lennie to be able to work at the ranch he must not show the boss that hes mentally challenged so George answers the questions asked by the boss and others to mask Lennie and leave hm to be seen and understood as a hard and strong worker.
The boss is surprised and suspicious that why is George is answering Lennie's question. Boss thinks Lennie is not much of a talker.- KingOfAll
George answer the boss "Oh! I ain't saying he's bright. He ain't. But I say he's a god damn good worker. He can put up a four hundred pound ball".He is trying to hide the boss about Lennie's personality. Because he does't want the boss to know how stupid Lennie is.
The boss is like a little stocky man. He is suspicious of the bond between George and Lennie, and also question this friendship. However, George and Lennie do not argue with the boss in case of loosing their job.
The boss suspects that George is trying to take advantage of Lennie by speaking for him and making decisions for him, rather than letting Lennie speak for himself. This leads the boss to question George's motives and the nature of their relationship.
George answer the boss "Oh! I ain't saying he's bright. He ain't. But I say he's a god damn good worker. He can put up a four hundred pound ball".He is trying to hide the boss about Lennie's personality. Because he does't want the boss to know how stupid Lennie is.
The boss is suspicious of Lennie and George because migrating workers never travel together. And because during the whole dialogue George never allows Lennie to answer questions directed towards him.
To not say anything to the boss and if they get in trouble to go back to the camping spot
Curley's wife becomes angry and defensive when Lennie says he's not supposed to talk to her. She tries to assert her power by reminding him that she is the boss's wife and can do as she pleases. This interaction highlights her loneliness and desire for attention on the ranch.