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[hiromichi]

I do not understand waht part "in comparison with whom he was the merest sciolist" modifies. I like the sentence to be paraphrased.

"Jason's ignorance of the progress which the marketing department had up to that time made was only equalled by his insolence toward its members in comparison with whom he was the merest sciolist."
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Hiromichi

[Kristea]

It refers to the members of the marketing department.

Jason was ignorant of the progress the marketing department had made. This ignorance was at the same degree as his insolence toward those marketing department members.

(At least that is how I take it.)

Hope that helps - Kristi
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[hiromichi]

Kristi, Thank you.
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Hiromichi