According to your text, a place of confinement for persons convicted of criminal acts where they can do penance is called ________________.

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The term "penitentiary" specifically refers to a place where convicted criminals go to do penance for their crimes. The other options (prison, reformatory, prison hulk, and jail) are more general terms for places of confinement for those who have been convicted of a crime, but do not necessarily imply penance or the opportunity for rehabilitation.

According to Your Text, a Place of Confinement for Persons