16. Let $F _ { 1 } , F _ { 2 }$ be the two foci of the ellipse $C : \frac { x ^ { 2 } } { 16 } + \frac { y ^ { 2 } } { 4 } = 1$. Let $P , Q$ be two points on $C$ that are symmetric with respect to the origin, and $| P Q | = \left| F _ { 1 } F _ { 2 } \right|$. Then the area of quadrilateral $P F _ { 1 } Q F _ { 2 }$ is $\_\_\_\_$ .
III. Solution Questions: Total 70 points. Solutions should include explanations, proofs, or calculation steps. Questions 17--21 are required questions that all students must answer. Questions 22 and 23 are optional questions; students should answer according to the requirements.
(A) Required Questions: Total 60 points.
16. Let $F _ { 1 } , F _ { 2 }$ be the two foci of the ellipse $C : \frac { x ^ { 2 } } { 16 } + \frac { y ^ { 2 } } { 4 } = 1$. Let $P , Q$ be two points on $C$ that are symmetric with respect to the origin, and $| P Q | = \left| F _ { 1 } F _ { 2 } \right|$. Then the area of quadrilateral $P F _ { 1 } Q F _ { 2 }$ is $\_\_\_\_$ .
\section*{III. Solution Questions: Total 70 points. Solutions should include explanations, proofs, or calculation steps. Questions 17--21 are required questions that all students must answer. Questions 22 and 23 are optional questions; students should answer according to the requirements.}
(A) Required Questions: Total 60 points.\\