Misery Mire Palace
Enter without a Hookshot
Simply dash into a wall and use the recoil to cross the gap.
Get the Cane of Somera without the Hookshot
You can use the Pegasus Boots to reach the crumbling floor in time.
Light the four torches quickly
Simply push the block in line with the torch, then use the Fire Rod as the block is moving. The flame should not collide with the block as it's moving.