Final answer:
c. Curley wants proof that George is not protecting Lennie. Curley wants George to come along to look for Lennie because he believes that George is protecting Lennie and knows where he might be hiding.
Step-by-step explanation:
Curley wants George to come along to look for Lennie because he believes that George is protecting Lennie and knows where he might be hiding. By having George with him, Curley hopes to find Lennie and confront him in front of George to prove that George is unwilling to protect his friend.