You know, it never ceases to flabbergast me when a well meaning brother forgets that it's not what he knows, but what the candidate knows that is important. I never stop a brother when filling in for his mentor unless I'm sure he's lost track and needs a little tug to get back on track. Unless a man is going to be an esoteric guru, a word here or there matters not. Sure, it's good to learn the work word for word, but one can go back and clear those rough spots out later.
At any rate, I'm happy to see you still have your eye on the prize. Beware, the next degree is a little easier and you'll learn it fast. But don't shortchange yourself. Go back over it when you're through the esoteric work. The FC teaches much and is critical mass for a true mason. Those who ignore it's teaching are woefully short ... and it shows in later years.
God speed brother.