English Conversation Practice - Cover Me

Joe: Can you cover for me?
Stan: What's going on?
Joe: I'm late again and I don't want my boss to know.
Stan: It's too late.
Joe: Why? Does he see me?
Stan: He's standing right behind you.

1. What does Joe ask Stan to do?
Write his report
Stay after work
Help him with a project
Cover for him

2. What does Joe not want his boss to know?
He's late again
He's sick
He's not finished with the report
He wants to quit

3. Where is Joe's boss?
On a business trip
In his office
Standing behind him
Out to lunch